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anisotropy

/ˌæn.aɪˈsɒ.tɹə.pi/

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: 2.37 in modern English

Syllables
an-isot-ropy
IPA
/ˌæn.aɪˈsɒ.tɹə.pi/
15
Scrabble Score
10
Letters
3
Syllables
9
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

The property of being directionally dependent.

Countable; Uncountable

noun

The degree to which this property is exhibited.

Countable; Uncountable

Example Sentences

Etymology

From an- + isotropy.

Usage

Subject

Wiktionary places this term in Astronomy.

Inflected Forms

anisotropies (plural)

Derived Forms

anisotropic bianisotropy

Phrases

anisotropy energy fluorescence anisotropy magnetic anisotropy

Synonyms

aeolotropy

Antonyms

isotropy

Questions

How do you pronounce anisotropy?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˌæn.aɪˈsɒ.tɹə.pi/.
What does anisotropy mean?
The property of being directionally dependent.
Where does anisotropy come from?
From an- + isotropy.

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